Destroyer Escorts

Edsall

Edsall

DE-241

USS Keith

DE-241

A July 11, 1944 speedletter #01996 from Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet (CinCLant) requested BuShips to paint all destroyer escorts under construction and assigned to Atlantic Fleet in camouflage 32/3D.

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USS Keith (DE-241) is shown in another photo transferring a pilot from a downed aircraft to USS Core (CVE-13), this one is dated August 22, 1944. However, this photo is taken on the same day as the previous, so pick a date. Photo source: NARA 80-G-269147.